Registered Nurse

Chris Barnard Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Barnard Health is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses with Mental Health experience to deliver community nursing services to DVA clients and NDIS participants across Melbourne’s south-east and Mornington Peninsula. Casual, flexible work in clients’ homes offers independence and ongoing client relationships.

You’ll conduct mental health assessments, develop care plans, provide medication support and liaise with GPs and allied professionals, delivering trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 12 months' paid RN experience.
• Minimum 6 months' recent mental health nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical documentation skills.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Australian working rights.
• Ability to work independently in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and community nursing assessments.
• Develop and review individualised care plans.
• Support DVA clients and NDIS participants in their homes.
• Provide support to clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, psychosocial disability and other mental health presentations.
• Conduct clinical and risk assessments and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide medication support, monitoring and education within RN scope.
• Liaise with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, support coordinators and other treating professionals.
• Complete clear and accurate clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred care.

Skills

Mental health experience

RN experience

Community nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Casual | Flexible Community-Based Work

About the Role

Chris Barnard Health is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses with Mental Health experience to provide community nursing services to DVA clients and NDIS participants across Melbourne’s south-east and Mornington Peninsula. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs looking for flexible casual work, greater independence and the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with clients in their own homes.

Locations

We are particularly looking for nurses across:

• Mornington Peninsula: Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, Dromana, Hastings, Somerville, Portsea and surrounding suburbs
• Frankston: Frankston, Frankston South, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Seaford, Skye and surrounding suburbs
• Kingston: Chelsea, Mentone, Mordialloc, Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Aspendale, Parkdale, Highett and surrounding suburbs
• Bayside: Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Black Rock, Highett and surrounding suburbs

What You’ll Do

• Conduct mental health and community nursing assessments
• Develop and review individualised care plans
• Support DVA clients and NDIS participants in their homes
• Provide support to clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, psychosocial disability and other mental health presentations
• Conduct clinical and risk assessments and escalate concerns appropriately
• Provide medication support, monitoring and education within RN scope
• Liaise with GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, support coordinators and other treating professionals
• Complete clear and accurate clinical documentation and progress notes
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred care

What You’ll Need

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 12 months' paid RN experience
• Minimum 6 months' recent mental health nursing experience
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical documentation skills
• Current National Police Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or willingness to obtain one
• Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Australian working rights
• Ability to work independently in the community

Highly Regarded

• Community mental health nursing experience
• DVA Community Nursing experience
• Experience supporting NDIS participants with psychosocial disability
• Experience with PTSD, complex trauma or Behaviour Support Plans
• Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing qualification

A postgraduate Mental Health qualification is highly regarded, but is not mandatory.

Why Join Chris Barnard Health?

• Flexible casual community nursing work
• Choose availability that works around your lifestyle
• One-to-one client care rather than ward-based nursing
• Opportunities across Melbourne's south-east and Mornington Peninsula
• DVA and NDIS community nursing exposure
• Ongoing client allocations as our services grow
• Support from an established Victorian healthcare provider with over 15 years' experience